Super Falcons to face Indomitable Lionesses in friendly

2026-02-17 - 20:46

Nigeria’s Super Falcons is set to face Cameroon in two friendly matches as part of preparations ahead of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled for Morocco. Both teams will clash in Yaounde on Feb. 28 and March 3rd. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, Head of NFF Communications, Mohammed Sanusi, the NFF General Secretary noted that the federation was committed to ensuring proper preparation for the team. “We have concluded everything that has to do with the two friendly matches, in conjunction with our counterpart body in Cameroon. “Our commitment is to ensure that the Super Falcons are well-prepared to retain their WAFCON title in Morocco and qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil,” Sanusi said. On his part, Isaac Mandong, the General Secretary of Cameroon Football Federation said: “We are excited about the opportunity to host the Nigeria national team and to strengthen the ties between our two federations through this collaboration.” All four semi-finalists at the WAFCON billed to begin from March 17 to April 3rd, 2026, will qualify directly to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil. The Super Falcons won their 10th Women AFCON title in Morocco in 2025. (NAN)